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The pieces of the Armenian revolution

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They were not famous, they were just spontaneously leading the protests. This is the story of Albert and Gharib from Gyumri, of Vahe and Lilit from Vanadzor, of Maria from Yerevan and of thousands and thousands of other young people who joined the 200 km. protest walk of then opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan to Yerevan and to victory in the Armenian revolution of 2018.

Authors:

Project Authors: Nelly Babayan, Gohar Hakobyan

Video Editor: Ruben Arevshatyan

Translator: Ami Chichakyan

Editor:՝Melanya Barseghyan

Photo credits: Photolure, SputnikArmenia

Video credits: RFE/RL, Factor.am, Tsayg TV

Title: The pieces of Armenian revolution : They were not famous, they were just spontaneously leading the protests